Tradition Two – Who’s in Charge?

There’s a new podcast series for 2016 centered on “Service and My Recovery.” In addition to the Steps and Traditions, each podcast explores one of the Twelve Concepts of OA Service. Podcasts are available at any time and at no charge, so follow this series to become more familiar with the Concepts and to learn the many ways service can boost your program and strengthen your recovery.

“For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. – Tradition Two

“The OA groups have delegated to the World Service Business Conference the active maintenance of our world services; thus, the World Service Business Conference is the voice, authority and effective conscience of OA as a whole.” – Concept Two

The 2016 podcasts are produced from recordings of monthly virtual workshops held on the second Sunday of every month, and OA members can also participate in the virtual workshops before new podcasts are released. See the Datebook Calendar on oa.org for the complete schedule of telephone workshops and dial-in instructions.

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Workshop: Defining Your Abstinence

Join us on October 28th for an afternoon focused on the OA definition of “abstinence” and working out (or refining) what it means in your recovery day to day. There will be directed readings, writing prompts, collage making, and sharing. Check out our events page for all the details.

IDEA Workshop

Join us on November 18th for an International Day Experiencing Abstinence (IDEA) Workshop on the Difference Between Abstinence and a Plan of Eating. Check out our events page for all the details.

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Guidelines for Anonymity in the Digital World

Digital communication is an important way OA members share fellowship and carry the message. Use the OA'a Guidelines for Anonymity in the Digital World to honor our Traditions and protect your own and others’ anonymity when posting about your experience, strength, and hope online.